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Master of Climate Science
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Climate Science at the University of Melbourne, delivered through the Office for Environmental Programs with 20 years of environmental excellence, develops climate system expertise with pathways focused on policy or climate science. Students complete a 200-point program with foundational core, discipline core, discipline electives and professional skills subjects, with an optional internship connecting study to industry.
Graduates work in climate risk and environmental consulting roles, helping government, industry and society adapt to a changing climate.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 9 parts
Students must complete both of
- Modern and Future Climate
- Atmospheric Processes and Composition
Students must complete all of
- Climate Modelling and Climate Change
- Climate Science for Decision-Making
- Weather and Climate Extremes
- Current Topics in Climate Science
AND one of
- Climate Science Industry Project
- Climate Science Research Project
OR two of
- Climate Science Research Project Pt.1
- Climate Science Research Project Pt.2
OR two of
- Climate Science Industry Project Pt 1
- Climate Science Industry Project Pt 2
All of
- Tropical Weather and Climate Extremes
- Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography
- Convective Clouds and Storms
- Advanced Past Climates
All of
- Climate Change Politics and Policy
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Adapting to Climate Change
- Global Environmental Change
Student may take up to 75 points from
- Data Assimilation and Model Improvement
- Statistics in Climate Dynamics
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Risk Assessment
- Green Infrastructure for Liveable Cities
- Urban Environmental Policy and Planning
Students are required to take 25 points from
- Business Tools: Money People & Processes
- Systems Modelling and Simulation
- Ethics and Responsibility in Science
- Thinking and Reasoning with Data
- Statistics for Research Workers
- Communication for Research Scientists
- Science and Technology Internship
- Science Communication
- Science & AI: Legal & Ethical Challenges
- Introduction to Programming
- The Art of Scientific Computation
Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent. And Have completed below prerequisite subject(s): MAST10005 (Calculus 1) or equivalent.
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